Actress and transgender activist, Alexis Arquette, dead at 47

Actress and transgender activist, Alexis Arquette, died Sunday following a lengthy illness. She was 47.

Arquette's brother, Richmond Arquette, confirmed her death on Facebook, according to Us Weekly.

"Our brother Robert, who became our brother Alexis, who became our sister Alexis, who became our brother Alexis, passed this morning September 11, at 12:32 a.m.," Richmond Arquette wrote.

"He was surrounded by all of his brothers and sisters, one of his nieces and several other loved ones. We were playing music for him and he passed during David Bowie's Starman. As per his wishes, we cheered at the moment that he transitioned to another dimension."

Born Robert, Alexis Arquette was best known for roles in "The Wedding Singer" and "Pulp Fiction."

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R.I.P my sister Alexis Arquette. Another bright light gone out far too soon. Love to the family and all that loved Alexis.